The Social Security Forum
Volume 45
Number 5

May 2023

Additional Articles

NOSSCR News – May, 2023

Learn more about NOSSCR operations and get a peek at upcoming programs and initiatives.

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STATEMENT: Federal Courts Find Social Security’s Adjudication Process Flawed

NOSSCR has issued a statement in response to a Washington Post article on SSA’s tendency to over-deny claims.

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Proposed Rule Changes to the Manner of Appearance at Hearings Published

SSA’s proposed changes regarding the “Manner of Appearance at Hearings” has been published in the Federal Register.

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OHO Issues Two New CJBs

OHO has issued two new CJBS: one clarifying procedures for online video and telephone hearings; and one for processing dismissals.

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Revised EM on Evaluating Evidence in Cases Involving the Musculoskeletal Disorders Listings

SSA issued EM-21027 REV 2 on May 12, 2023 “to include guidance related to the end of the COVID-19 national public health emergency on May 11, 2023.”

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PIEMONTE’S PERSPECTIVE: The Meaning of “Moderate”

Former NOSSCR President George Piemonte provides tips on how to manage VEs with shifting definitions.

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Initial Processing Time (Feb. 2023)

A breakdown of initial processing times by region and state.

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Reconsideration Processing Time (Feb 2023)

A breakdown of reconsideration processing time by region and state.

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Legislative Spotlight: The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

If passed, the Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate provisions that reduces spousal benefits and certain beneficiaries with pensions.

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Evaluations of Migraines and Carpal Tunnel

NOSSCR member Andrew Sindler breaks down a recent case for a claimant with chronic migraines and carpal tunnel syndrome.

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Update on Health IT at SSA

SSA’s HIT initiative is an electronic records transmission program that allows SSA to request and obtain medical records from participating providers instantaneously at no cost to the claimant or representative.

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National Hearing Center Contact Information

OHO has provided the following direct contact information for the NHCs

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CASE ANALYSIS: SGA and CDB/DAC Benefits

NOSSCR member James Rinck breaks down a 2022 case that demonstrates the viability of pursuing childhood disability benefits (CDB) for clients.

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House Social Security Subcommittee Holds First Hearing of 118th Congress

NOSSCR’s Betsy Osborn breaks down the House Ways & Means Social Security subcommittee’s first hearing in the 118th Congress.

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ARS Enhancement- Fee Petition Document Type

Fee Petitions were added to the list of document types available for upload via ERE/ARS.

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Useful Resources – May, 2023

Useful resources for NOSSCR members.

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